Legal Assistant - Health Law and Insurance Defence – 3+ Years – Toronto (Hybrid)

Lerners LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant specializing in Health Law and Insurance Defence. The position is hybrid and requires at least three years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will manage administrative tasks for associates, demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, RRSP matching, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation.
• Experience in Health Law or Insurance is an asset.
• Deep knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments.
• Communicating with clients and drafting correspondence.
• Preparing and sending invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Familiarity with technology

Tools

ACL

Case Center

JSO portal

RelativityOne

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Legal Assistant - Health Law and Insurance Defence – 3+ Years – Toronto (Hybrid)

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Description

Lerners LLP, with offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy, and Kitchener, provides a full range of legal services throughout Southwestern Ontario. We maintain an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced, supportive, and collegial culture. We seek individuals who take pride in their work and value exceptional client service.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support our Health Law and Insurance Defence practice groups in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in a similar role. The position involves managing administrative tasks for busy associates involved in regulatory and civil litigation. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days in the office or as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments
2. Requesting conflict checks, opening, and closing files
3. Communicating with clients, experts, service providers, and courts
4. Drafting, sending, replying to correspondence
5. Compiling, serving, and filing court documents
6. Maintaining calendars and effective BF system
7. Preparing and sending invoices, communicating billing matters
8. Drafting documents based on precedents
9. First point of contact for prospective clients
10. Organizing and registering for events and conferences
11. Organizing expense reports
12. File maintenance, scanning, uploading into DMS
13. Performing other administrative duties

Qualifications

1. At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation
2. Experience in Health Law, Insurance, or civil litigation is an asset
3. Deep knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, especially service rules and deadlines
4. Attention to detail
5. Strong organizational and time management skills
6. Work ethic and self-motivation
7. Ability to work independently and in a team
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Experience with remote/hybrid work and technology such as ACL, Case Center, JSO portal, RelativityOne, iManage, OneDrive

How To Apply

Submit your updated resume and cover letter via our career portal. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Extended Health
• LTD and Life Insurance
• RRSP matching
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program

Employment Details:

• Mid-Senior Level
• Full-time
• Legal / Law Practice